Mangrove Jack's M54 Californian Lager yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
Mangrove Jack's (dry)The published Mangrove Jack's data for Mangrove Jack's M54 Californian Lager, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
Gauge readout
Attenuation77 to 82 %
Alcohol tolerance9 % ABV
Fermentation temp18 to 20 C (64 to 68 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Published technical data
| Manufacturer | Mangrove Jack's (dry) |
|---|---|
| Species | Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale used at lager temperatures |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 to 20 C (64 to 68 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 77 to 82 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 9 % ABV |
| Flocculation | High (rate 4) |
Notes
Recommended for California common, steam beer, pseudo-lager.
Character: Clean lager-like aroma without the sulphur, no fermentation fridge needed.
A California common strain that gives a clean lager-like beer at ale temperatures, so you get a crisp lager character without a fermentation fridge. It is the easy route to a lager-style beer for a brewer with no cold control; true cold lagers still want a proper lager strain.
Substitutes and styles
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Sources: Mangrove Jack's Craft Series yeast chart (attenuation, alcohol tolerance, temperature)